Used desk prices by age and condition
What to ask for a desk that cost $350 new. For a different new price, use the percentage: it is the share of the new price a mid-range one keeps in good condition.
| Age | Share of new price | Like new | Good | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under a year | 40% | $195 | $155 | $105 |
| 1 year | 35% | $170 | $135 | $95 |
| 2 years | 31% | $150 | $120 | $80 |
| 3 years | 27% | $130 | $105 | $70 |
| 5 years | 21% | $100 | $80 | $55 |
| 8 years | 14% | $70 | $55 | $40 |
| 10 years | 11% | $55 | $45 | $30 |
These are rules of thumb, not an appraisal. A well-known brand or solid build adds about 15%; budget or flat-pack takes off about 20%. More in how to price used furniture.
How to sell a desk
- Give the width, depth and height. For a standing desk, add the height range and say that the motor works.
- Show the drawers open and any cable holes or trays.
- Say whether the top comes off the legs. Most desks only fit in a car that way.
If it has to go by moving day
A price that drops on a schedule gets buyers to claim early instead of haggling. Starting at $105 and stopping at $40, a ten-day plan looks like this:
| Today | Day 4 | Day 7 | Day 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $105 | $83 | $62 | $40 |
Set your own dates in the price-drop planner, or let PieceOut do it: every listing drops each morning until you move.
Sell it or move it?
A typical desk takes about 22 cubic feet on a mover’s inventory and weighs about 154 lb. On a long-distance move charged by weight, that is about $123 at an example rate of $0.80 a pound, against the $105 it would sell for here. Put in your own quote and what a replacement costs in sell it or move it?